A Postgraduate diploma that responds to the real needs of nutritionists in Phytotherapy”

The high incidence of patients with problems of obesity, overweight or affecting the Digestive System has led to a high demand for Nutrition specialists. This is an area that has grown in recent years, integrating the most important clinical advances to improve the quality of care and the health of patients.

In this context, there are many professionals who want to incorporate Phytotherapy to the treatments they prescribe for their patients. The quality of these products, the decrease of the adverse effects and the existing scientific literature support their use. Under these circumstances, TECH has created this Postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy of Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive Disorders . 

It is a 6-month program that takes the graduate through the main advances obtained in Phytotherapy, the master formulation or the active ingredients of plants. In addition, the syllabus dedicates a special module to Phytotherapy used to treat patients with dyspepsia, gastritis, ulcers or vomiting, among others. 

All of this is complemented by multimedia didactic material, essential readings and clinical case studies. In this way, you will obtain a much more extended information and a theoretical-practical approach of great utility to take to the consultation. 

By doing so, this academic institution provides a flexible and convenient program. Students only need an electronic device (mobile, tablet or computer) with Internet connection to visualize the content hosted on the virtual campus. In addition, without classroom attendance or scheduled classes, graduates have greater autonomy to manage their study time, combining it with their daily work and personal activities. 

TECH gives you the flexibility and comfort you need to study a first level university qualification in Phytotherapy”

This Postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy of Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive Disorders contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical case studies are presented by experts in Applied Phytotherapy
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Under the maximum scientific rigor this program will take you to delve into the treatment of diabetes through Phytotherapy”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

In only 6 months you will get a complete update in Phytotherapy and nutritional care of your patients” 

This is an educational option that gives you the opportunity to incorporate the latest advances in Phytotherapy and its application in patients with constipation or diarrhea problems” 

The syllabus of this Professional Postgraduate diploma has been developed by a Professors, well-versed in Pharmacy and Phytotherapy. Their extensive knowledge in this field is reflected in the advanced syllabus that makes up this program. In this way, the nutritionist will obtain the most rigorous and current information on this discipline and its use to address the main Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive Disorders. An unique opportunity to get a complete update from the hand of the best. 

An entire virtual library of teaching resources will be available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”

Module 1. Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicines 

1.1. Phytotherapy: Definition and Scope of Application 
1.2. Legislation and Registration of Herbal Medicines in Spain 
1.3. Regulation of the European Market for Medicinal Herbal Preparations: Legal Regulations and Scope of Application
1.4. Current Classification of Plant Groups 
1.5. Botanical Nomenclature and the Citation of Species in Phytotherapy 
1.6. Cultivation, Collection, Processing and Preservation of Medicinal Plants 
1.7. Vegetal structure 
1.8. Plant-Based Drugs: Impact of Drug Recognition on the Quality of Phytotherapeutic Products 

Module 2. Active Ingredients of the Plants, Pharmaceutical  Forms and Galenic Preparations

2.1. Active Ingredients: Main Groups and Properties, as a Basis that Justifies the use of Phytotherapy 
2.2. Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Sulfocyanogenetic Heterosides and their Therapeutic Application 
2.3. Simple Phenols, Coumarins and Lignans and their Therapeutic Application 
2.4. Flavonoids and their Therapeutic Application 
2.5. Tannins and Quinones, and their Application 
2.6. Isoprenoids, Saponins and Cardiotonic Heterosides and their Application 
2.7. Resins and their Application 
2.8. Alkaloids and their Application 
2.9. Magistral Formulation in Phytotherapy 
2.10. Other Pharmaceutical Forms in Phytotherapy 
2.11. Guidelines for the proper manufacture of herbal medicines

Module 3. Phytotherapy of Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive Disorders

3.1. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Obesity and Overweight I 
3.2. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Obesity and Overweight II 
3.3. Medicinal Plants that Stimulate Appetite 
3.4. Phytotherapy and Diabetes 
3.5. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Dyspepsia 
3.6. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Flatulence. Carminative Medicinal Plants 
3.7. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Gastritis and Ulcers 
3.8. Phytotherapy for Hepatic Affections and Biliary Dysfunctions 
3.9. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Diarrhea 
3.10. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Constipation 
3.11. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Vomiting 
3.12. Phytotherapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Obtain the most advanced and current knowledge on the application of Phytotherapy for the treatment of obesity and overweight”